Very Good
#862 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 23% in state
Parkview Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbia Cusd 4 · Columbia, IL
A Columbia Cusd 4 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Veterans Pkwy, Columbia, IL 62236
- Math 51% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkview Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parkview Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low29/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,070
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
85%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate ConceptionPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Bluffview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 4.4 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Wohlwend Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkview Elementary School is listed in Columbia CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkview Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbia, IL, part of Columbia Cusd 4, serving approximately 436 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkview Elementary School
What grades does Parkview Elementary School serve?
Parkview Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkview Elementary School rank in IL?
Parkview Elementary School ranks #862 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Parkview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Parkview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkview Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parkview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parkview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parkview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkview Elementary School?
13.1% of students at Parkview Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (618) 281-4997
- Area population (ZIP 62236)
- 14,175
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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